The Boy from Vaiala

Father of three, maître d’ to the stars, founder of an iconic drag bar, always fabulous, Pasi Daniells Silva was a character born for the big stage. He was a raconteur of tall tales, his dancing was full of flair and his presence was larger than life.

Victor Rodger ONZM (Sāmoa: Iva; Scotland: Broughty Ferry) has written an affectionate love letter to Pasi. Full of sass and wit, featuring both Grindr and God, this biography doesn’t shy away from the darker side of the mirror ball.

As Pasi approaches his 90th birthday, his nephew Levi presses him for all the stories from his long and unlikely life, having sashayed from Vaiala to Vegas, Hawai'i to Wellington. Whether Pasi is bossing around the queens at Les Girls, or finding peace with his three sons, the cast of eight will give an utterly hilarious and deeply touching performance, led by Semu Filipo (Sāmoa: Fetausi, Safotulafai. Vailoa, Palauli. Tokelau: Fakaofo, Nukunonu, Atafu) (O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala'ai, Things That Matter).

Directed by Anapela Polata'ivao ONZM (Sāmoa: Vailoa Faleata, Vaiusu, Fagae'e Safune), whose projects in 2026 included Sons of Vao and Silo Theatre’s A View from the Bridge, this will be a celebration of the most unlikely Sāmoan man of his generation.

Tickets to this show can now be purchased separately or as part of a 2027 Subscription.